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Evelyn Saunders, LPC, LMFT
Virginia
Licensed counselor in Virginia - Relationships and Mood
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Relationship and mood concerns
About Evelyn
Evelyn Saunders is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Virginia with 12 years of experience. She focuses on depression, anxiety, sleep problems, motivation, and confidence alongside many relationship and life-change concerns.
She uses straightforward conversations to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions focus on practical steps and small experiments to test new responses. Evelyn blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered work so people can notice patterns and try different ways of coping.
Her work covers a wide range of issues tied to relationships and well-being. This includes intimacy issues, self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, postpartum depression, and seasonal affective disorder. She also addresses ADHD, obsessive and compulsive behaviors, phobias, and self-harm thoughts with practical strategies.
Evelyn supports people managing career stress, parenting strain, blended family issues, infidelity, codependency, and the stresses veterans and armed forces members face. She also helps with burnout and compassion fatigue and offers coaching for life transitions.
In sessions she listens and follows what the person brings, then suggests specific exercises or thought checks. Progress is tracked in simple ways so people can see what helps and what needs adjusting. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How CBT and client-centered work translate to online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going. In short online sessions this looks like reviewing recent situations, spotting unhelpful thoughts, and practicing brief behavioral experiments between meetings. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and reflection so the person feels heard and can decide on next steps based on their values.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Evelyn will work with each person to decide whether CBT techniques, client-centered listening, or a mix fits best. Goals, preferences, and the issue at hand guide what methods are tried and adjusted together.
The practical benefit of online work is that it can fit into a busy week more easily. Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Many people find shorter check-ins, focused skill practice, and scheduling around work or caregiving make therapy easier to keep up with. The focus remains on trying small, measurable steps that can be used in daily life rather than abstract discussion.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, sleep problems, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and grief, eating concerns, and related areas such as ADHD and OCD symptoms.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavior changes. Sessions often include simple exercises and experiments to test new ways of responding.
What is her clinical background?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with mood, relationship, and behavioral concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LPC and an LMFT licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the session formats?
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How does the subscription and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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